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Mentorship program application open announcement
Mentorship 2026-27 Applications are now open

Applications for both mentors and mentees are now open for the 2026-2027 mentorship program. Nine artists will be selected for a year-long mentorship with a professional artist in their[…]

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For A Sovereign AI in Canada: Culture At Its Core

In early June 2026, the federal government unveiled its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy – AI for All, with the stated ambition of addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in a[…]

Carte Blanche Acadie Call for Artist Submissions

Carte Blanche Acadie is returning for its 8th edition! This event is created in collaboration with ArtsLink NB, the Association acadienne des artistes professionnel·le·s du Nouveau-Brunswick, and the Aberdeen[…]

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Together With The Arts: Canada Council for the Arts 2026-2031 Strategic Plan

Over the past two years, the Canada Council has engaged extensively with the arts community to ensure its work remains responsive and impactful. This engagement included meetings with the[…]

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Arts In Every Riding: A Summer Advocacy Campaign

Arts and culture exist in every riding in Canada. Every community has artists, audiences, festivals, performances, exhibitions, cultural traditions, creative businesses, and spaces where people gather. When elected officials[…]

Announcing the Resident Artists for 2025!

Here are the nine artists who will take part in the fifth edition of the Cross-Cultural Creation residency organized by the AAAPNB, ArtsLink NB, and Mawi’art: Wabanaki Artist Collective.[…]